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Written by Tamar Geller with Andrea Cagan - Audio book narrated by Renee Raudman - Unabridged Nonfiction - 1 MP3 COMPACT DISC - 5.5 hours

Publisher, Tantor Media (April 2006)

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More than fifteen years ago, Tamar Geller began her career as a dog trainer by observing a scientific study of wolves in the wild. She realized that the socialization and parenting techniques they used to raise their cubs were rooted in bonding, communication, and play---not in aggression, dominance, or punishment. If people used these techniques when training their dogs, she realized, there would be no need for prong collars, choke chains, or any kind of physical or verbal aggression. She realized we can make it "fun" for our dogs to listen to us and behave as we want them to.

Tamar went on to train the dogs of many celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey, Ben Affleck, Courteney Cox- Arquette, Nicollette Sheridan, Owen Wilson, the Osbournes, and others. Her non-aggressive methods are so revolutionary that the Humane Society of the United States approached her to be a consultant, and she now teaches animal behavior at Pepperdine University.

In The Loved Dog, Tamar shows anyone how to childproof a dog, teach him vocabulary, use treats the right way, play "tug of war" to build trust, make it fun for him to come when called, teach him not to jump on people, and much more---using only playful bonding and positive reinforcement.

About the Authors: Tamar Geller, a former Israeli intelligence officer, owns and operates The Loved Dog, southern California's first cage-free boarding and day care center. Currently, she works in partnership with the Humane Society, teaches animal behavior at Pepperdine University, works with rescue organizations, conducts free classes for shelter and rescue dogs in Los Angeles, and sponsors "Passionate Pups" with Covenant House to bring together homeless youths and homeless dogs. She lives in Los Angeles.

Andrea Cagan is a freelance writer who has worked with many bestselling authors, including Diana Ross, Lynda Obst, and Grace Slick. She has collaborated on seven New York Times bestselling books, four of which reached number one.

About the Narrator: Actor and voiceover artist Renée Raudman has performed on film, television radio and stage. Renée's recent audiobooks include A Weekend to Change Your Life by Joan Anderson (Tantor), Don’t Look Down by Jennifer Cruise, Valiant by Holly Black, and Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk. She has also performed on numerous film, television, radio and theater programs. Her TV appearances include the recurring role of Phyllis on NBC's daytime drama Passions and several years voicing characters on The Simpsons. She is currently "Miss Butterbean" on the Cartoon Network's Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy. She has had guest-starring roles on 3rd Rock from the Sun, The Drew Carey Show, and Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, among others. In addition, you can hear her on several videogames, including Metal Gear Solid, Everquest II, So Com II, Buraiden, Gungrave OD, and Pursuit Force. Raudman has also done hundreds of voice-overs for TV and radio commercials.